[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #24119: A uniform approach to Plugins / Themes settings

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#24119: A uniform approach to Plugins / Themes settings
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 Reporter:  ryansatterfield  |       Owner:
     Type:  feature request  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  General          |     Version:  3.5.1
 Severity:  trivial          |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  ui-feedback      |
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Description changed by DrewAPicture:

Old description:

> Yesterday
> [https://irclogs.wordpress.org/chanlog.php?channel=wordpress&day=2013-04-17&sort=asc#m2987650
> in IRC] (#WordPress), we had a conversation about rules that would help
> make plugins and themes easier to use, which in turn would make WordPress
> easier to use.
>
> There isn't a rule or guideline whether a plugin should make a tab or
> link under settings or if it even has to do any of the above. We all
> agreed that all plugins should have a link under settings. If the plugin
> enhances a different part of the site, the settings page could just tell
> you where the plugin feature is located.
>
> We also agreed that themes should put features like a static front page
> under customize like most already do, though I heard Responsive doesn't.
> I was told it puts static front page under settings. If it is a theme
> feature, then logically you should be able to at least find a link to
> where the features are under themes.
>
> Implementing general rules for plugins and themes would make WordPress
> easier to use. Does anyone else agree?

New description:

 Yesterday
 [https://irclogs.wordpress.org/chanlog.php?channel=wordpress&day=2013-04-17&sort=asc#m2987650
 in IRC] (#!WordPress), we had a conversation about rules that would help
 make plugins and themes easier to use, which in turn would make !WordPress
 easier to use.

 There isn't a rule or guideline whether a plugin should make a tab or link
 under settings or if it even has to do any of the above. We all agreed
 that all plugins should have a link under settings. If the plugin enhances
 a different part of the site, the settings page could just tell you where
 the plugin feature is located.

 We also agreed that themes should put features like a static front page
 under customize like most already do, though I heard Responsive doesn't. I
 was told it puts static front page under settings. If it is a theme
 feature, then logically you should be able to at least find a link to
 where the features are under themes.

 Implementing general rules for plugins and themes would make !WordPress
 easier to use. Does anyone else agree?

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